Somatic are a trio made up of Damien, Bernie and Fleur. They make music often associated with drum and bass, electronica, IDM, downtempo and trip-hop, and their sound is described as cinematic and widescreen in approach.

Sound and style

The group’s songs use large brass and string arrangements, giving the music a layered, orchestrated feel. Their work is compared with artists such as One Dove, Saint Etienne and Portishead, although their songs are described as less rigidly programmed and more fluid in feel than Portishead’s output.

At times, the arrangements lean strongly into a glossy, retro style. Some tracks are said to come close to the sound of Combustible Edison, while others move towards late-1960s film soundtrack ballad territory, with a Bacharach-like quality.

Key tracks

Go Between is identified as a strong example of the group’s style, combining gospel, hip-hop, live drums and Fleur’s vocals. Other named songs include Throwing For Six, Rocking Chair and No. 9.